even

adjective

\ ˈē-vən

Definition of even

(Entry 1 of 4)

1a : having a horizontal surface : flat even ground

b : being without break, indentation, or irregularity : smooth

c : being in the same plane or line

2a : free from variation : uniform his disposition was even

b : level sense 4

3a : equal, fair an even exchange

b(1) : leaving nothing due on either side : square we will not be even until you repay my visit

(2) : fully revenged

c : being in equilibrium : balanced specifically : showing neither profit nor loss

d obsolete : candid

4a : being any of the integers (such as −2, 0, and +2) that are divisible by two without leaving a remainder

b : marked by an even number

c : being a mathematical function such that f(x) = f(−x) where the value remains unchanged if the sign of the independent variable is reversed

5 : exact, precise an even dollar

6 : as likely as not : fifty-fifty an even chance of winning

on an even keel or less commonly on even keel

: in a sound or stable condition

even

adverb

Definition of even (Entry 2 of 4)

1a —used as an intensive to stress an extreme or highly unlikely condition or instance so simple even a child can do it

b —used as an intensive to stress the comparative degree she did even better

c —used as an intensive to indicate a small or minimum amount didn't even try

d —used as an intensive to emphasize the identity or character of something forgot his car keys and even left the engine running

2a : to a degree that extends : fully, quite faithful even unto death

b : at the very time raining even as the sun came out

c : exactly, precisely

even

verb

evened; evening\ ˈēv-niŋ

, ˈē-və- \

Definition of even (Entry 3 of 4)

transitive verb

: to make even

intransitive verb

: to become even

even

noun

Definition of even (Entry 4 of 4)

archaic

: evening

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Adjective

evenly adverb

evenness \ ˈē-vən-nəs

\ noun

Verb

evener \ ˈēv-nər

, ˈē-və- \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for even

Synonyms: Adjective

exact, flat, precise, round

Synonyms: Adverb

indeed, nay, truly, verily, yea

Synonyms: Verb

flatten, level, plane, smooth, smoothen

Antonyms: Verb

rough, roughen

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Adjective

level, flat, plane, even, smooth mean having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities. level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon. the vast prairies are nearly level flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions. the work surface must be flat plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface. the plane sides of a crystal even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight. trim the hedge so it is even smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. a smooth skating rink

steady, even, equable mean not varying throughout a course or extent. steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement. steady progress even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character. an even distribution equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes. maintain an equable temper

Examples of even in a Sentence

Adjective

We finally reached even ground after the long climb. They slowed down and waited for him to draw

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